Chapter 51 Antineoplastic Drugs

1. Which of the following antineoplastic drugs are classified as a plant alkaloid? Select all that apply:

1. A)  Vincristine (Oncovin)
2. B)  Capecitabine (Xeloda)
3. C)  Paclitaxel (Taxol)
4. D)  Etoposide (Toposar)
5. E)  Irinotecan (Camptosar)

   2. Which of the following antineoplastic drugs are classified as antimetabolites? Select all that apply:

1. A)  Mercaptopurine (Purinethol)
2. B)  Capecitabine (Xeloda)
3. C)  Fluorouracil (Adrucil)
4. D)  Etoposide (Toposar)
5. E)  Irinotecan (Camptosar)

   3. Which of the following antineoplastic drugs are classified as alkylating agents? Select all that apply:

1. A)  Bleomycin (Blenoxane)
2. B)  Chlorambucil (Leukeran)
3. C)  Vinblastine (Velban)
4. D)  Cyclophosphamide (Cytoxan)
5. E)  Ifosfamide (Ifex)

   4. Which of the following antineoplastic drugs are classified as antineoplastic antibiotics? Select all that apply:

1. A)  Bleomycin (Blenoxane)
2. B)  Carboplatin (Paraplatin)
3. C)  Dactinomycin (Cosmegen)
4. D)  Daunorubicin (DaunoXome)
5. E)  Busulfan (Busulfex)

5. A physician orders vincristine (Velban) IV 0.4 mg/day continuous infusion for four days every four weeks. If vincristine (Velban) is available in a 1 mg/mL vial, how many milliliters with the nurse prepare and administer to the client over the four-day period?
6. A physician orders bleomycin (Blenoxane) IV 0.25 units/kg once a week on Friday. If the client weighs 179 lb, how many units should the nurse prepare and administer every Friday?